Rising since 1990, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Sabiha since 1982
Babies named Sabiha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 74 |
| 2010s | 130 |
| 2020s | 75 |
Meaning & origin
Sabiha entered U.S. records in 1982 and has gradually risen in usage, peaking in 2017. As of 2025, it ranks 7,491, with a 1-in-114,805 occurrence rate. The trajectory has been rising since 1990, consistent with broader interest in Arabic-origin names. While not among the top 1,000, Sabiha has a steady appeal among families seeking a name with morning associations and cross-cultural resonance.
Sabiha is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from the root S-B-H (ص ب ح) which relates to morning or dawn. It is related to the word 'sabah' meaning morning, and can connote beauty and freshness. The name has been used across the Muslim world, including South Asia and the Middle East, often as a first name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sabby, Biha
Variants: Sabihah, Sabeha, Sabeha
Sibling names for Sabiha
Names that share Sabiha's style, for a brother or sister.
